Job summary
Calling all superheroes!
We want all our young patients and their families to have a positive experience whilst at our Trust and are looking for some very special staff to join our team. Superpowers include ability to prioritise, resilience, communication, working as part of a team and independently, time management skills, a willingness to develop and also the ability to maintain high professional standards with an element of fun.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care to the children of Preston and surrounding area. We are looking for either newly qualified nurses, looking to consolidate your training in an area offering a robust preceptorship or an experienced Band 5 paediatric Nurse looking to enhance your skills to join our Paediatric Assessment Unit Team. We can offer an induction package with a ward based educator.
Main duties of the job
The unit is a fast paced changing environment with referrals from primary care, emergency department, urgent care, midwifes and health visitors and also families who have open access to the unit to self-refer. Each day is always different which makes the area an ideal opportunity to learn and develop new skills
We are creating a cohort of nursing staff to deliver high quality care to children and their families who come through the Paediatric Assessment Unit. No previous experience of working in an assessment unit is required as full training will be given, including training on Manchester Triage system.
We are a small but expanding team but are proud of the service we deliver. We work collectively as a team to constantly evaluate and improve our service where possible. We value everybodys input and see all staff as having a vital role in the delivery of high class, safe and effective care.
About us
Working with others we have close links with the inpatient ward, Childrens Day Case childrens, outpatients department and paediatric community service. Our ward based team is multi-disciplinary including physios, pharmacist, play specialists, patient experience coordinator and CAMHS team.
In addition to many other benefits of working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you may also be entitled to apply for our relocation package.
The Paediatric Assessment Unit consists of 8 beds, 4 cubicles and 2 triage rooms and is situated within Ward 8, a 30 bedded inpatient paediatric ward. The team on the Paediatric Assessment Unit consists of experienced Band 6 and Band 5 paediatric nurses, senior HCA, and is supported by a Matron, Ward Manager, experienced Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practioners and a lead clinician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Access, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
-Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
-Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
-Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
-Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
-Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
-Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
-Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
-To participate in education and training of junior staff.
-Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
-Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice eg intentional rounding, alcohol screening.
-Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Access, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
-Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
-Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
-Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
-Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
-Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
-Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.
-Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
-To participate in education and training of junior staff.
-Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
-Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice eg intentional rounding, alcohol screening.
-Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General nursing posts or RN8 or RNC Children's nursing posts
- Diploma in nursing
- NMC recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality such as day case surgery, allergy, medical investigations
- Knowledge of leadership and management
- Research and development
- Use of Manchester Triage
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General nursing posts or RN8 or RNC Children's nursing posts
- Diploma in nursing
- NMC recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality such as day case surgery, allergy, medical investigations
- Knowledge of leadership and management
- Research and development
- Use of Manchester Triage
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
